Homemade Cod with Cream

This homemade cod with cream is one of my favorite recipes! It's one of those dishes I make often when I have family over for lunch or dinner. No one can resist a creamy and flavorful cod with cream, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. It's always a hit every time I make this cod with cream dish!

It’s an excellent alternative to our usual weeknight recipes, especially when time is limited. Plus, if there's anything left over, you can save it for lunch the next day! This comforting and creamy cod dish is satisfying, simple to prepare, and perfect to enjoy any time of the year.

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HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE COD WITH CREAM

Step 1: Peel, wash the potatoes and cut them into pieces. Cook the potatoes in a saucepan with salted water for approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the cod in a large saucepan with water for about 10 minutes.

Step 3: Remove the cod from the pan with a skimmer. Remove the skin and bones and flake it with a fork, set aside.

Step 4: In a large saucepan, add the sliced onion, chopped garlic and olive oil. Sauté over low heat for about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5: Add the potatoes and the flaked cod and season with pepper and a little salt if necessary. Mix carefully with a spoon and cook over low heat for about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 7: Combine the béchamel sauce, cream and nutmeg.

Step 8: Place the cod and potato mixture in a glass baking dish and pour over the béchamel sauce mixture. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and bake until golden, about 45 minutes.

Step 9: Turn off the oven and serve.

HOW TO DESALT COD

1. Rinse the cod under cold water.

2. Place the cod with the skin facing up in a large bowl and cover it with cold water.

3. Allow the cod to soak for at least 24 hours, changing the water every 8 to 12 hours.

4. After 24 hours, taste a small piece of the cod to check for saltiness. If it is still too salty, continue soaking and changing the water until it reaches your desired level of saltiness.

5. The soaking time may vary depending on the thickness of the cod and the quantity of salt the cod have.

Homemade Cod with Cream

This homemade cod with cream is a comforting and creamy recipe, with simples ingredients and lots of flavor. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a simple weeknight meal!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Cod, Main dishes, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:20 m
Cook Time:1:15 h
Total Time:1:35 h
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INGREDIENTS
• 800 grams (1 3/4 pounds) salt cod, soaked for 24 hours
• 800 grams (1 3/4 pounds) potatoes
• 75 ml (1/3 cup) olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 50 grams (1 3/4 ounces) grated parmesan cheese
• 500 ml (about 2 cups) béchamel sauce
• 200 ml (about 1 cup) whipping cream
• Salt (to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Peel, wash the potatoes and cut them into pieces. Cook the potatoes in a saucepan with salted water for approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
2. Cook the cod in a large saucepan with water for about 10 minutes.
3. Remove the cod from the pan with a skimmer. Remove the skin and bones and flake it with a fork, set aside.
4. In a large saucepan, add the sliced onion, chopped garlic and olive oil. Sauté over low heat for about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the potatoes and the flaked cod and season with pepper and a little salt if necessary. Mix carefully with a spoon and cook over low heat for about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
7. Combine the béchamel sauce, cream and nutmeg.
8. Place the cod and potato mixture in a glass baking dish and pour over the béchamel sauce mixture. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and bake until golden, about 45 minutes.
9. Turn off the oven and serve.
Homemade Cod with Cream
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 898
Total Fat 52 g(67%)
Saturated Fat 18.5 g(92%)
Cholesterol 184 mg(61%)
Sodium 809 mg(35%)
Total Carbohydrate 49 g(18%)
Protein 59.5 g